The GM small-block V8 is one of the most iconic engines in the history of internal combustion. Its blend of performance, reliability, and value is simply unmatched, not to mention its customization ...

When it comes to classic American muscle cars, you'll hear the terms "small block" and "big block" thrown around quite a bit. As one might assume, it's in reference to the actual physical size of V8 ...

Classic car builders, racers and other enthusiasts will now be able to purchase a GM 6.6L L8T V8 engine block directly from Chevrolet Performance. Chevy announced the addition of the GM 6.6L L8T V8 ...

Explore the differences between Ford's legendary 427 and 428 FE V8 engines, including their design, performance, and famous ...

When the Y-Block V8 debuted in 1954, it boasted a long list of improvements over its predecessor. It was not only more powerful than Ford's previous Flathead V8, but was also significantly more rigid.

The be-all-end-all pushrod V8, the Chevrolet small block is the second V8 engine developed by the Golden Bowtie after the Series D of 1917. The original was discontinued in 1918 because it made ...

As Chevrolet celebrates the 70th anniversary of its small-block V8 engine, let's take a look at the engine's history. This year, Chevrolet is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its small-block V8 ...

Before the early 1970s and the pair of Gas Crises that gripped the nation, nearly every single automaker offered a slew of V8-powered automobiles. At the time, the humble eight-pot was, arguably, the ...

The death of the V8 engine has been often talked about, but it’s alive and well at Chevrolet. That’s certainly clear as the company recently introduced the Corvette ZR1, which features a twin-turbo ...

However, Ford was thinking in another direction, deciding to focus on efficiency and balance. The result was the small-block V8, a compact, lightweight engine that proved you didn't need massive ...

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...